Dimaprit

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Dimaprit is a histamine H2 receptor agonist. It is used in scientific research to understand the effects of histamine in the body.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

Dimaprit acts as a selective agonist at the histamine H2 receptor. This receptor is found in various parts of the body, including the stomach, where it stimulates gastric acid secretion, and the heart, where it has positive chronotropic and inotropic effects.

Uses[edit | edit source]

In scientific research, dimaprit is used to study the effects of histamine in the body. It can be used to induce gastric acid secretion in experimental animals, and to investigate the role of histamine in various physiological and pathological processes.

Side Effects[edit | edit source]

As an agonist of the histamine H2 receptor, dimaprit can cause side effects similar to those of histamine, such as flushing, headache, and hypotension. However, these effects are generally mild and transient.

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